Made some good decisions lately. First, we decided to get our dream dog, a Boxer puppy. With that…read moredecision came lots of necessary training. That is where Polite Pooches comes in. We went to watch a graduating class of pups/dogs and were very impressed with what they learned in a short time. So much so that we signed up for individual classes with Willow so we could concentrate on areas that needed improvement as a result of us training her. Kathy at Polite Pooches knew so much about dogs and training and made the class fun. We will continue with Kathy so that our dream dog continues to grow into a good citizen. Be kind to your dog. Give him/her the gift of professional training like we are doing.

Kathy Forthman is a great trainer. She uses the positive reinforcement method for training dogs…read moreand it works beautifully. She sends out emails with video links after every class and gives handouts at the end of class so you have multiple forms of information/instruction. We did the puppy basic and basic obedience and are signed up for an intermediate obedience course. I highly recommend Kathy and her training!

Kate is the best! She takes care of my mini poodle,ginger she sees to every detail.read more

Great grooming services. My Aussie never looked so good. The folks there were very friendly and…read moreaccommodating.

We've seen such a huge change in our doggo, Bourbon and he loves school. Tyler A. At the Bel Air…read morelocation is his new favorite person--he makes every session fun and engaging. Not only does he work wonders with Bourbon, but he also explains everything so clearly to us. We feel more confident as dog parents, and Bourbon is doing so much better at listening. Highly recommend! Thank you so much, Tyler!

Amazing!! Highly recommend. I have a lab who we sent here and they did an incredible job training…read morehim & we also did the group lessons weekly which was great for him. We loved the experience and the trainers at this location are great.

Great pet store. They get it . Take care of the customers first and the rest will come.read more

Ben and Jen are great assets to the pet community. Baron's Market has everything you want in the…read moreway of quality foods and treats as well as toys, leashes, jackets, and supplements. They know the products and you get a more intimate service than you could possibly get from the big box stores. I love supporting the local folks and have been shopping here for about 6yrs. My son and daughter-in-law also shop here. I would definitely recommend.

Listen, I'm not sure where to start because there's so much I want to cover regarding OLK9's Day…read moreCamp Program. First things first, Craig [Martin] is a Rockstar trainer. Period. Our very first interaction was great...his energy was wonderful...he did not disappoint! He was very methodical with his approach...explaining every step of the process...very engaging...constant updates of the Boyz progress...videos, photos...wait! The photos that I received were Ahhhhhhh-mazing, I mean impressive...only to learn that he's a photographer as well...but I digress. The Boyz are spoiled and I have no shame in stating this...*smile*. But they needed to learn manners. I have two large and very strong Standard Poodles - Mr. Brown and Max. They're extremely smart, pretty obedient in the house, but a huge challenge on walks...my poor dog walker. I wanted to be able to take them anywhere without the extended conversations of sit, stay, what are you doing? you know better... etc. At any rate, I'd been following OLK9 Maryland for some time online. I knew that training for two dogs was going to be a budget buster. Thankfully, I was able to take advantage of the "Black Friday" or "Cyber Monday" (can't remember which one it was). I cannot say enough about the great experience I had...the Boyz were happy to see Craig each day which was a HUGE relief for me. Yes, additional work/training on my part is required...to me that's a no brainer. As a responsible pet owner, I want to make sure that there is consistency and an expectation that my Boyz are well behaved and well mannered. Which means I have to do the work. Funny, as I was driving home from our final session, I was so tempted to take them on a short walk because I knew it would be enjoyable. But decided to wait until morning... I'm so excited to be able to have an enjoyable walk with these guys... less scolding and more bonding. Well worth the time and financial commitment. Thank you OLK9 Maryland for bringing additional joy to our home... things are definitely more "manageable". I'm really looking forward to our walks, especially since there will be NO more pulling! Can't wait to be able to take them to the "brick and mortar" with me once it's open! "Life Changing K9 Training"

I wasted over $1,000 to unknowingly abuse my dog through Off Leash K9. I sought help because my dog…read morewas reactive toward other dogs, loud vehicles, and people. I was desperate to help my dog and myself and Off Leash K9 had good reviews. What these folks didn't tell me was that my dog's reactivity, what I thought was outright aggression, was actually fear - that she was scared of all of these things and trying to protect herself from them. So with the use of the e-collar (really just a shock collar let's be honest), I punished her every time she showed a fear response at Off Leash K-9's direction. This definitely changed her behavior, but rather than helping her feel more comfortable with the things that scared her, we instead punished her for being afraid and taught her to hide her fear responses. I wish I had looked at the science behind dog behavior, because I now know research shows that punishment through things like e-collars, buzz collars, spray bottles, etc. are incredibly counterproductive to changing dog behavior long term and they seriously traumatize the dog. I'm so very grateful to have met a Fear Free trainer who taught me about positive reinforcement. It has improved my relationship with my dog immensely and it has ultimately lead to the sustained behavior change I was looking for. Please do not waste your money on abusive, ignorant training through Off Leash K9.

Blue Line K-9 Dog Training provides effective training for dog owners. They really get to know your…read moredog and are fully invested. The trainers are experts in their field. The facility is clean. The owners live on property. They offer a variety of trainings and services along with education. Highly recommend! My 8 month old puppy has been going for four months and they have tailored her lessons specifically to her needs.

This place ruined our Doberman Rommel. He was a happy dog, but after the trainer's training, he…read morebecame different, more Aggressive, and out of control. The personal trainer, a woman who was a nutjob, did nothing for him. Do yourself a favor and don't take your dogs here. They are idiots and their so called training is expensive and a waste of time.

We have a 3 yr old Boxer that we got from a breeder when she was old enough to be separated from…read moreher Mom. Last year we boarded her for several days at PetSmart located at 602 Bolton Street in Bel Air, Maryland. She too had a vacation and I put a review on Yelp about the wonderful experience both Willow and us her Mom and Dad had. We decided to do that again this year since we had such a positive result last year. We put each day's food in a baggie with instructions, gave them her meds, which needed to be kept frozen and put in a pill popper. We sent her collar, leash, toys, blanket and bed so she has a touch of home while we were away. We got her an individual suite so she could rest when she wanted. We had her in activities all day long, where dogs were watched, played with and monitored. Sounds perfect doesn't it. Gets better!! We took her for her mini vacation and several of the girls remembered her from last year. They loved that she was back. Made us feel like we were leaving her with loving, caring caretakers, which we were. They listened intently as I told them about her meds and food. I left feeling like she too was having a vacation. She didn't hesitate to go to the girls and a young man when we were ready to leave. A great addition to their service is that they have 4 playrooms, all accessible by cameras via your phone. We would check in on Willow via the camera to see how she was getting along with the other dogs and the folks playing with them. She ran around! Interacted with the dogs and not one issue. She left a #2 on the floor where playing and in 2 seconds the staff cleaned it up and sanitized the area. For those who are skeptical about leaving your dog at PetSmart don't be. Your dog is not at risk in their care. I was told they gave her kisses on top of her head before going to sleep. What more could we ask for our Bixer girl! Thanks to all of the folks who made her stay wonderful! See you next year!! Oh yes they sent us photos too!

Brought my cockapoo in for his first professional grooming. He's a bit of a nervous pup, so I was…read morea bit worried, but Ameera was great. She did a beautiful job, and was so nice and sweet. My pup did great, and he looks amazing. So cute. Thank you, Ameera. We'll be back!

I just had my first meeting with Tony and our German Shepherd/Husky. He clearly has an excellent…read moreunderstanding of dogs and is not interested in using excessive force in his training methods. In that first meeting we discussed several behaviors and strategies to address them. I started working with my dog today and will meet with Tony again in 2 weeks to further hone my skills. I'm looking forward to working with him.

My husband & I were in DESPERATE need of obedience training for our 6 mo old pit bull puppy Yolo…read more Things were so bad that I wanted to get rid of him. So my husband started Googling and found Knucklehead K9. He called & left a msg and Tony called us back within minutes! He gave us all the details of his programs and pricing, and we setup an appt. From the first session Tony set the tone and showed Yolo who was in charge. We were astonished at how quickly he got our dog to listen with just patience, clear direction & treats! My husband and I needed the most training lol! Tony really understands dogs and how they think. He rewards with treats and praise for good behavior and corrects with firm direction for negative behavior. He really taught us how to be our dog's leader. We really liked his training techniques and learned SO much! He is very straight forward and does not sugar coat. It is truly about the owners being consistent and firm. If you're ready for a real dog trainer then Tony is your guy! But YOU better be ready to do the work! We are so much happier with our dog. He's a year old now and we can honestly say he's a GOOD DOG! Sure he's still a pup and has some maturing to do but he has done a 180 since we did the training. We love Tony!

Brittany is so kind and helpful. The team gave my dog a…read morebreak when he became overstimulated to reset and enjoy the rest of his camp day. I appreciate their proactive work! I also love being able to check on him on their app.

The best. Saint LOVES it and he is a mobility Service Dog. I love the care that their Camp…read moreCounselors give to him.